The Dallas Cowboys have flipped the switch since their bye week, and it’s not just about wins-it’s about how they’re winning. Three straight victories, including statement games against the Eagles and Chiefs, have this team surging with confidence. But if you ask anyone inside that locker room, they’ll tell you: momentum is great, but it doesn’t guarantee anything in December.
Defensive tackle Kenny Clark put it plainly: this team knows the hole they dug themselves with a 3-5-1 start, and they’re not pretending that a few good weeks erase that. “It’s a lot of good momentum, but it don’t mean nothing if we don’t go out and handle business,” Clark said. That’s the kind of mindset you want from a veteran leader anchoring your defensive front.
And he’s right. In the NFL, every week is a reset. What you did last Sunday doesn’t buy you anything this Thursday-especially not against a Lions team that, while stumbling of late, is just as desperate to stay in the playoff hunt.
Dallas has been playing with an edge since the bye, and it’s showing on both sides of the ball. The defense has tightened up, the pass rush has been more consistent, and the offense is finally finding rhythm in key moments. But Clark’s message is clear: none of that matters if they don’t keep stacking wins.
Thursday night’s matchup with Detroit is more than just another game-it’s a pivot point. Both teams are fighting for postseason survival.
The Cowboys are trying to prove that their midseason turnaround is real, that they’re more than just a hot streak. The Lions, meanwhile, are trying to stop the bleeding after dropping three of their last five.
Expect a physical, high-stakes battle. Neither side can afford to blink.
For Dallas, the formula is simple: stay aggressive, stay hungry, and don’t let the past three weeks lull you into complacency. Because in a season where every game feels like an elimination round, the Cowboys can’t afford to take their foot off the gas-not now.